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Advocates back 'Yes in God's Backyard' bill to let faith groups develop housing on owned parcels
Summary
Supporters told the committee that giving religious and nonprofit institutions by‑right authority to build housing on land they already own (YIGBY proposals such as S.14‑30) could unlock hundreds of thousands of potential units and produce affordable housing while preserving institutional missions.
Witnesses from housing advocacy groups and philanthropic organizations urged the committee to report favorably on a proposal often described as “Yes in God’s Backyard” (YIGBY), which would allow faith‑based organizations to develop housing by right on land they already own.
Supporters, including the Boston Foundation’s economic equity director and representatives of housing nonprofits, said…
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